PORTABLE MEMORY RECORDER SR-R4 CONTROL PANEL SRK-CP1 SR-R4 (SY) 4-412-781-01 (1) Sony Corporation Printed on recycled paper. Printed in Japan 2011.
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Table of Contents Using the Screen Saver.............. 28 Chapter 1 : Overview Date Settings ......................................... 29 Features................................................... 9 System Configuration Example ............ 9 Names of Parts...................................... Overall View ............................. Left Side View........................... Rear and Right Side View ......... Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option)............. Display......................................
Appendix Maintenance and Inspections.............. 48 Note About the CAMERA Connector ............................ 48 Cleaning the CAMERA Connector ............................ 48 Specifications ........................................ General ...................................... Video ......................................... Audio ......................................... Input/Output Connectors ........... Supplied Accessories................. Optional Accessories.................
1 Overview Features The SR-R4 is a portable memory recorder of the SRMASTER series, featuring an F65 dockable CAMERA port and using the newly developed SRMemory card for the recording media. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter System Configuration Example The following figure shows a system configured around the SR-R4. F65 SRMASTER and SRMemory are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HD color video camera F65RAW Recording Earphones/Headphones Supports F65RAW recording.
Left Side View Chapter 1 Overview Names of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information on functions and usage, see the pages indicated in brackets. Overall View 2 3 1 9 8 7 6 1. AUDIO INPUT CH-1, CH-2 (analog audio input channel 1, 2) connectors (3-pin XLR, female) and input selection switches Set the input selection switches as follows, depending on the type and level of the input audio.
Rear and Right Side View Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 3 1. Power switch (page 21) Setting the switch to the ? side turns power on, and setting the switch to the 1 side turns power off. 2. Cable clamp (page 16) 3. Fan Note Do not block the ventilation openings. Otherwise internal heat buildup can lead to a risk of fire and damage to the unit.
Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option) Chapter 1 Overview For information on how to use the control panel, see “Basic Menu Operations” (page 25).
Display 1 dB 0 -10 -20 -30 -60 EE 2 SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R EMP L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sections 4 to 7 change to the condition shown as 10 below when the HOME button is pressed while holding down the FUNC button. 00 00 00 00 H 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SR-R4:CAM STOP TCG KEYINHI RECINHI 00 00 00 00 H 16.
5. Status indication Chapter 1 Overview Shows the control mode of the unit (LOCAL), power mode (EE), and current time. Top row Shows LOCAL always. Bottom row Shows the current time. 6. Signal format indication Shows the format of the signal being recorded. To switch display to portrait mode Press the HOME button while holding down the FUNC and BACK buttons to switch the display to portrait mode (rotate display 90° to the left).
Chapter 2 Preparation Work Flow When mounting Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option) on the unit Mount control panel on unit (page 15) Attach the CP bracket supplied with the Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option) to the unit, and connect the unit and the control panel with the control panel cable. 1 Attach the CP bracket supplied with the control panel to the right side of the unit. 2 Slide the control panel into the CP bracket.
Chapter 2 Preparation 3 Use the supplied control panel cable to connect the unit and the control panel. 4 Use the cable clamp as shown, to fix the cable. Notes • Do not cross the cord below the clamps. • Make sure that the bottom of the cord does not extend beyond the bottom of the SR-R4. • If the SR-R4 cannot be docked on the F65, refer to the above and check the cord bundle again.
Connect F65 1 Align the base of the unit with the base of the F65 as shown in the diagram. Chapter 2 Preparation The unit mounts onto the rear of the F65. Tips • When mounting the unit, first mount the F65 on a tripod and secure it such that it does not move. For details of mounting on a tripod, refer to the Operation Manual for the F65. • When mounting the unit, do so in an environment relatively free from dust, etc. 1 Remove the connector cap from the CAMERA connector of the unit.
3 Press down firmly on the point shown in the diagram, and fasten the docking screws. Removing the Unit from the F65 1 Press down firmly on the point shown in the diagram, and loosen the docking screws. 2 Remove the unit by lifting it. Note Do not push down on the lid. Chapter 2 Preparation Tip When lifting, hold the unit as close as possible to the F65 and pull it up. You can leave the connector cap, which was removed from the CAMERA connector, attached to the docking screws.
Mount Control Panel on the F65 3 Slide the control panel into the CP bracket. 4 Use the supplied control panel cable to connect the unit and the control panel. 5 Use the cable clamp as shown to fix the cable. 1 Attach the outside bracket supplied with the control panel to the side of the F65, and fasten using the 4 supplied screws (M3 × 5). There are 2 types of outside bracket.
To remove the control panel Grasp the underside of the CP bracket and push it in the B direction to release the lock. Then slide the control panel out. Attach the Battery Pack Chapter 2 Preparation To attach the battery pack, the following options must be installed using the BKP spacer supplied with the unit.
2 Attach the supplied BKP spacer. The S symbol must face up. Turn Power On S symbols 1 Press the power switch on the SR-R4 on the ? side. 2 Set the F65 POWER OFF/ON switch to ON. Chapter 2 Preparation To power up the unit The power comes on together with the F65 and the POWER indicator lights up in green. To power down the unit 3 Attach the BKP-L551 using the screw holes labeled with an S symbol, and fasten. BKP-L551 fastening L screws 1 Set the F65 POWER OFF/ON switch to OFF.
• The voltage shown is the actual voltage used by the unit (this may be lower than the input voltage and the F65 DC IN connector). Insert SRMemory Card When a battery pack is selected The battery symbol is shown. 16.5V Chapter 2 Preparation Supported SRMemory cards • When fully charged, all seven segments are lit. As the battery pack discharges, the segments go out from left to right.
2 Push the SRMemory card all the way in and close the lid. The SRMemory card is mounted, and the LID LOCK indicator lights up in orange. Verify that no error message is shown on the control panel display. Write-protecting the card In order to prevent inadvertent erasure of recorded content, you can slide the write protect switch to “WP.” Chapter 2 Preparation Pressing this button causes the SRMemory card to pop out.
2 Select and confirm “SRMemory” t select and confirm “FORMAT” t move the cursor to [OK] and confirm while pressing the FUNC button. The file system formatting process starts. When the process is finished, the indication “Completed” is shown. Chapter 2 Preparation 24 3 Return to the HOME screen.
Chapter 3 Basic Menu Operations The menu system of the SR-R4 consists of the following four menus. Menu TC Setup For details on menu items, see “Menu Details” (page 40). The menu is operated with the control panel. Selecting a menu Press the respective menu selection button. TC: Brings up the TC Setup menu. AUDIO: Brings up the AUDIO Setup menu. SYSTEM: Brings up the SYSTEM Setup menu.
2 Rotate the SELECT/ENTER dial to move the cursor to the target item, and press the SELECT/ENTER dial. Submenu window TC Setup TCG Setting(Main) TIMER SEL TIMER RESET TIMER PRESET TCR SEL TCG MODE RUN MODE TCG SET OTHERS TC LTC PRST R RUN DF/NDF UBG SRC 12H/24H DF TCG 24H To prevent operation errors or an inadvertent change in settings, the controls of the unit can be locked. Access the SYSTEM Setup menu and set KEY INHI to “ALL” (see page 46), and then slide the KEY INHI switch to ON.
Signal Format Settings Making “SIGNAL FORMAT” settings SR-R4:CAM Signal Format RES FRAME [SET] F65RAW 29.97 MAP OFF STOP TCG 00:00:00:00 The settings complete message is shown, and the HOME screen appears again. 1 Select “SIGNAL FORMAT”, and confirm t2 select “FRAME”, and confirm t3 select the format to use, and confirm.
Operation Mode Settings The operation mode must be switched to RECORDER for recording, and to PLAYER for playback. You change mode using RECORDER/PLAYER (see page 42) in the VIDEO Setup menu. Chapter 3 Basic Menu Operations Note The unit restarts after changing the mode. Display Settings You can make settings for backlight use in dark locations, screen saver, etc. Using the Backlight Setting the LIGHT switch to ON turns the backlight on.
Date Settings Display the System menu and select OTHERS >SET DATE menu to set the date and time of the unit. 1 Display the System menu, and then select and confirm “OTHERS” t select and confirm “SET DATE.” 2 Set the year, month, day, local time, and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) offset (e.g., +9:00 for Japan), and then select and confirm [SET].
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Recording Preparations and Operations Before recording, make the following preparations. Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 30 Operation OTHERS >SET DATE in the SYSTEM Setup menu Select the format SIGNAL signals to record. FORMAT in the SYSTEM Setup menu Select the audio INPUT SEL in the signals to record. AUDIO Setup menu Set the audio PHONE SEL in signals to monitor. the AUDIO Setup menu Set the display METER TYPE in range of the audio the AUDIO Setup level meters.
2 Set the signal to record for each of the other tracks in the same way. To set the audio signals to monitor Set the audio monitor signal to output from the EARPHONES jack for each channel. 1 Display the AUDIO Setup menu and then select and confirm “PHONE SEL.” 1 MIX MODE 2 Mixing mode AUDIO Setup INPUT SEL PHONE SEL MIX MODE REC LEVEL PB LEVEL METER TYPE PEAK HOLD BEEP(PHONE) INPUT DELAY RMS PEAK ON MIX MODE Add RMS Average The Phone Select screen appears.
Full Peak: Displays 0 dBFS as the peak value. Full Ref: Displays the reference level (+4 dBu) as 0 dB. Fine: Displays a scale with 0.25 dB steps and the reference level at the center. 4 Set the recording level of each of the other channels in the same way. 5 When you have finished making the settings, move the cursor to and confirm “END.” To set the recording levels The recording level can be set for each channel. Note The recording levels cannot be set during playback.
To select the time code to record The time code can be selected in the following menu. Menu item TCG MODE PRST RGN Time code An arbitrary time code can be set. (R RUN/F RUN and DF/NDF can be set to an arbitrary value in the menu.) In accordance with the time code input via the TC IN connector. To select the user bits to record The user bits can be selected in the following menu.
Use the following method to synchronize the time code generators of multiple recorders. To record the time code The following methods are available for recording the time code. • Set the initial value and record the time code. • Externally synchronize the internal time code generator. To set the initial value and record the time code Set an arbitrary initial value and then record the output of the internal time code generator.
When the REC INHI indicator is lit Record inhibit is set. • Set SYSTEM Setup > REC INHI to “OFF.” (see page 46) • Check that FS LOCK for the SRMemory card is not locked. (see page 47) • Check that the write-protect switch for the SRMemory card is not in the WP position. 2 Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. Recording starts, and “REC LOCK” appears. 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording.
To set the operation mode The operation mode must be switched to PLAYER for playback. For details, see “Operation Mode Settings” (page 28). Playback 1 Insert the SRMemory card to play back. For details, see “To insert the SRMemory card” (page 22). 2 Press the PLAY button. Playback starts and the PLAY LOCK indication lights up. Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 36 3 Press the STOP button when you want to stop playback.
How to Use the Recording and Playback Operation Buttons Function when pressed alone STOP button Stops the recording and playback operation. Starts playback. (The indicator is lit during playback.) To start recording, press this button while holding down the REC button. To move to the last frame of the currently playing file, press this button while holding down the F FWD button. To start recording, press the PLAY button while holding down this button. (The indicator is lit during recording.
FILE LIST Operations Displayed information a Icon b File list c Cursor File list “FILE LIST” in the SYSTEM Setup menu allows you to perform operations such as displaying a list of the files recorded to the SRMemory card, displaying detailed information, performing file operations (deleting and renaming), and playing back files.
Display when the SRMemory card contains no files File list [0/0] No file data To cancel the change Press the BACK button to return to the File list screen. Name: -----------------------Date: -- --- ---- --: --: --: -DUR: --:--:--:-Format: -------------------- STOP TCG 00:00:00:00 Display during recording When recording starts, a new file with a red icon to indicate recording is in progress is added to the list. When recording stops, the icon turns white (current file).
Chapter 5 Menu Details • The settings displayed in bold are the factory default settings. • The settings enclosed in [] are the settings as displayed in the settings windows. TC Setup Menu Chapter 5 Menu Details 40 Setting Item Settings TIMER SEL Selects the type of time data to display on the display. TC [Time Code]: Displays the time code: Displays the time code. UBIT [User Bit]: Displays the user bits. TM1 [TIMER1]: Displays the file playback position in Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames format.
Setting Item Settings RUN MODE Selects the run mode of the internal time code generator. F RUN [Free Run]: Advances the time code while the power is on. R RUN [Rec Run]: Advances the time code only during recording. TCG SET Time code generator settings related to the main time code DF/NDF Sets the frame count mode. (Valid only when the frame DF [Drop Frm]: Drop frame mode frequency of this system is NDF [Non Drop Frm]: Non-drop frame mode 29.97 Hz.
VIDEO Setup Menu Setting Item Settings RECORDER/PLAYER Selects RECORDER or PLAYER operation mode. Note After pressing the ENTER button, the unit restarts in the selected operation mode (see page 28).
AUDIO Setup Menu Setting Item INPUT SEL Selection of input signals Settings Selects the signal to assign to track 1. ANA1 [Analog CH1] to ANA2 [Analog CH2], OFF TRACK2 Selects the signal to assign to track 2. Same settings as TRACK1 (ANA2) TRACK3 Selects the signal to assign to track 3. Same settings as TRACK1 (OFF) TRACK4 Selects the signal to assign to track 4. Same settings as TRACK1 (OFF) TRACK5 Selects the signal to assign to track 5.
Setting Item Settings METER TYPE Sets the display range of the audio level meters. PEAK [Full Peak]: Displays 0 dBFS as the peak value. REF [Full Ref]: Displays the reference level (+4 dBu) as 0 dB. FINE [Fine]: Displays a scale with 0.25 dB steps and -20 dB at the center. PEAK HOLD Sets whether or not to use the peak hold function. ON [On]: Uses the function. OFF [Off]: Does not use the function. BEEP (PHONE) ALARM Sets the volume of the beep tone. Sets whether or not to output alarm tones.
SYSTEM Setup Menu Setting Item FILE LIST Settings FILE LIST Displays a list of recording files and allows recording files to be selected and file operations to be performed. SORT Sorts the files in the FILE LIST screen. DATE: Date order NAME: Name order DURATION: Order of file recording length SIGNAL FORMAT Settings of signal formats FRAME Sets the operation frame frequency. 23.98 [23.98]: Frame frequency of 23.976 Hz 24 [24]: Frame frequency of 24 Hz 25 [25]: Frame frequency of 25 Hz 29.97 [29.
Setting Item KEYMAP Settings of keymap Settings EJECT EJECT button function DIS [Disable]: Disables the button function. ENA [Enable]: Enables the button function. STOP STOP button function PLAY PLAY button function REC REC button function REW REW button function FFWD FFWD button function PAUSE PAUSE button function Chapter 5 Menu Details KEY INHI Settings to inhibit button operation ALL [ALL]: Locks all. MAP [MAP]: Locks only the buttons that are set to “Disable” in the KEYMAP settings.
Setting Item SRMemory SRMemory related settings Settings INFO DISP Displays SRMemory card information. FILENAME Determines the file name generated when recording. DEFAULT [Default]: Uses SR-R1000 format file names. FILExxxxxxxx format, x: numerals CAMERA [Camera(F65)]: Uses CAMERA (F65) format file names. AxxxCyyy_zzzzzz A: CAMERA ID xxx: REEL Number yyy: SHOT Number zzzzzz: Recording year, month, and day The CAMERA ID, and REEL Number are set in subsequent menus.
Appendix Maintenance and Inspections 2 Attach the shutter opening jig to the CAMERA connector. Align the shutter opening jig with the shape and orientation of the D-Sub connector of the CAMERA connector, and set in position. Jig Note About the CAMERA Connector Transmission errors may occur if there is any dust or other matter adhering to the face of the optical cable connector. Always put on the connector cap when not using the CAMERA connector.
If no shutter opening jig is available Press point 1 on the CAMERA connector using your finger or other object to open the protective shutter and expose the optical contacts. Then proceed to step 4. 3 6 Release the connector’s protective shutter, and connect the unit to the F65. If not connecting the F65, reattach the connector cap. Once the shutter opening jig is attached, open the shutter and check that you can see the optical contacts.
Specifications Video F65RAW format General Audio Recording format F65RAW Power supply 11 to 17 V DC Power consumption 37 W (F65RAW 23P recording) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Appendix 141 mm (5 5/8 in.) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Operating relative humidity 10% to 95% (no condensation) Mass 1.8 kg (3 lb. 15 oz.) (excl.
Output connectors TC OUT BNC (1) 1.0 Vp-p (1 kΩ) SMPTE linear time code compliant EARPHONES stereo mini jack (1) AUX OUT (for future expansion) Input/Output Connectors CAMERA connector D-sub optical combination connector (1) CTRL PANEL Control panel connector (1) Supplied Accessories BKP spacer (1) Operation Manual (this document) (1) Optional Accessories Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.
To close the error message popup window Press the HOME button or the BACK button. The error code is shown in the operation status and warnings section of the HOME screen (see page 13) until the cause of the error is removed. Error Messages and Warning Messages About Warning Messages About Error Messages When the system stops operating incorrectly because of an internal error, a warning tone sounds and a popup window appears in the display of the control panel with an error message.
Warning System When an error is detected immediately after the system is powered on, or during operation, the display and the tally indicator (see page 10) provide a warning indication. In addition, warning and alarm tones are output from the EARPHONES jack. Note Warning tones are only output if the BEEP (PHONE) > WARN (see page 44) setting in the AUDIO Setup menu is HIGH or LOW.
Troubleshooting A warning massage and a message asking whether you want to perform salvaging or formatting appears on the display. Notes Salvaging SRMemory cards for which recording did not complete properly After recording to an SRMemory card is complete, press the EJECT button to safely remove the card, or turn off the unit with the power switch. Should the power cord be disconnected while recording is in progress, the recording operation will not complete properly.
Video Problem Picture is gray. Picture break-up. Movement stops, or is jerky. Cause The format of the input signal is different from the system format. Countermeasures The picture is gray when an input signal format is different from the system signal format. Set to the same format as the F65. The input signal is unstable. The picture changes to gray when the input signal is unstable or interrupted. The input signal is unstable. Supply a correct input signal.
Other Problem Power goes off. Cannot record. Power to other equipment does not come on. Appendix 56 Troubleshooting Cause The current limiter of the power source was activated. Countermeasures Adjust the limiter, taking into take account the inrush current when powering on and when switching modes. SRMemory card is write-protected. Return the write protect switch to the original position. Power switch of other equipment is Turn power switch of other equipment on. not on.
About Recording/Playback Formats Scanning system System frame frequency Progressive 23.98 24 25 29.97 59.
I Index INPUT SEL 43 K KEY INHI 46 KEY INHI switch KEYMAP 46 A Accessories supplied 51 ADJUST knob 12 Adjusting playback audio levels 35 AUDIO INPUT CH-1, CH-2 connectors 10 AUDIO INPUT CH-1, CH-2 input selection switches 10 Audio level meters 13 Audio monitor signal settings 35 AUDIO Setup menu 43 AUX IN connector 10 44 C CTRL PANEL connector LCD 45 LEVEL knob 10 LID LOCK indicator 10 Lid open/close button 10 LIGHT switch 12 M 10 O D Optional accessories OTHERS 41, 47 Index Date and time 29
Recording and playback operation buttons 12, 37 Recording preparations 30 Recording/playback formats 57 RUN MODE 41 S Salvaging 54 Screen saver 28 Setting the audio signals 30 Setting the recording levels 31 Signal format indication 14 Signal format settings 27 Specifications 50 SRMemory card 22 insert 22 remove 23 SRMemory card remaining capacity indication 14 SRMemory card slot 10 SYSTEM Setup menu 45 T Index Tally indicator 10 TC IN connector 10 TC OUT connector 10 TC Setup menu 40 TCG MODE 40 TCG SE
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